crystal ball
noun
1
: a sphere especially of quartz crystal traditionally used by fortune tellers
2
: a means or method of predicting future events
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Some of it, though, is a glimpse at next summer’s offerings, giving is a peek into the crystal ball of outdoor gear.
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The Editors, Outside Online, 25 July 2025
My crystal ball does not show what the president will decide, once and for all, about tariffs.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
As for what the future holds in the VFX industry in the APAC region, a crystal ball may be necessary to provide an accurate picture since technology continues to evolve and the content appetite grows more and more voracious.
—Jim Halterman, IndieWire, 17 July 2025
Will The Star’s crystal ball remain clear for this year’s Mock 3.0?
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025
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The Editors, Outside Online, 25 July 2025
My crystal ball does not show what the president will decide, once and for all, about tariffs.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
As for what the future holds in the VFX industry in the APAC region, a crystal ball may be necessary to provide an accurate picture since technology continues to evolve and the content appetite grows more and more voracious.
—Jim Halterman, IndieWire, 17 July 2025
Will The Star’s crystal ball remain clear for this year’s Mock 3.0?
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Crystal ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crystal%20ball. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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